Abercrombie & Kent

Highlights

• Enjoy a private talk on Machu Picchu with a renowned scholar in Incan history before discovering the magnificent ruins for yourself in the company of a local expert guide
• Relish the convenience of an overnight stay at the only hotel on site at Machu Picchu, and the extra time it affords you to explore this spectacular "Lost City"
• Mingle with the farmers and children of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and gain an intimate understanding of their centuries-old customs during a private visit to their village
• Savor a Chef's Table experience in the preparation of Peruvian cuisine while in the pastoral Sacred Valley
• Discover Peru's rich musical traditions during a captivating private performance by an expert in Andean music

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• Cruise the Saône and Rhône rivers, experiencing 11 days of exclusive Connections sightseeing in your private small-group vehicle, escorted by your own Resident Tour Director
• Stay at intimate hotels in Paris and Beaune, carefully chosen for their central locations and historic splendor
• Enjoy seven meals ashore that highlight authentic, local cuisine, including lunch at a Provençal farmhouse
• Disembark for enlightening Connections-exclusive shore excursions, including a hands-on baking class at a Parisian boulangerie and a day trip to Sénanque and Arles
• Enjoy lunch beneath the ancient Pont du Gard — where you marvel at the Roman aqueduct — and a tour of Avignon

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• Visit the India Gate, inscribed with the names of 85,000 fallen soldiers, and Rashtrapati Bhavan
• The president’s residence, situated at the opposite end of the broad, garden-laden, ornamental pondflanked Rajpath .
• Travel by luxury train evoking the splendor of the bygone era of maharajas
• Embark on a safari adventure in Ranthambore National Park in search of the elusive Bengal tiger
• Visit the stunning Taj Mahal in Agra as it changes in the light of day

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• Board the private Orient Silk Road Express for a remarkable journey along the Great Silk Road
• Visit seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Bukhara, home to nearly a thousand monuments
• Disembark in Khiva, to explore the palaces, mosques, minarets and tombs of its inner keep, Itchan Kala
• Attend a lecture by a local archaeologist in Samarkand and join a local merchant for a special tandir roasted dinner
• Meet an Uzbek craftsman's family who make paper from mulberry bark

Highlights

• Embark on a three-night cruise upon the Yangtze River aboard all-balcony Sanctuary 'Yangzi Explorer'
• Cruise with an A&K Young Explorers Guide who leads young guests in fun, age-appropriate learning activities, such as Mandarin lessons, crafts and games
• Walk atop the less-visited Mutianyu section of the Great Wall - if you like, hop on a toboggan and ride back down
• Visit giant pandas roaming freely in their natural habitat
• Enjoy a dumpling-making demonstration for a unique Chef's Table experience

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• Explore inspiring Italy, enjoying firsthand looks at legendary masterpieces and unrivaled insider access to historical sites
• Browse the local markets in Rome, Florence and Venice
• View some of the greatest art treasures of the Renaissance with insight from an expert A&K guide
• Enjoy special private access to the Vasari Corridor at the Uffizi Gallery, to walk in the footsteps of the Medici princes
• Experience an unforgettable after-hours guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, when it is illuminated just for you

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• Discover the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Bhutan and Nepal on this journey through the heart of the Himalaya
• Feel the spirit of Bhutan on a pilgrimage hike to the revered Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched high on a sheer rock face
• Learn about the traditions and age-old methods of local farmers on a visit to a farmhouse
• Enjoy a lesson in Nepalese cuisine during a Chef's Table event in the home of a local resident
• Witness a debate among nuns at the Kopan Nunnery, an unforgettable, age-old tradition

Highlights

• Explore from Santiago to Buenos Aires on a journey across the Andes that includes a stay in charming Bariloche, a visit to Teatro Colón and a walk beside wondrous Iguazu Falls
• Savor Chile's exquisite wines and learn more about Chilean cuisine in a Chef's Table culinary experience during an exclusive visit to a family vineyard
• Catch the spirit of Buenos Aires at a private tango demonstration by the dancers of the amazing Rojo Tango
• Cruise from Chile to Argentina aboard a private charter boat - stopping to explore Victoria Island in Nahuel Huapi National Park
• Sample the historic flavors of Bariloche at a private session with a local brewmeister and stay at the iconic Llao Llao Hotel & Resort